| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $170.42 | 10.590% | $188.4675 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.35 | 13.541% | $157.084 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.50 | 13.519% | $70.9494 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.64 | 5.480% | $146.2375 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.29 | 4.837% | $29.6584 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.85 | 12.258% | $209.7541 | $209.75 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.41 | 13.322% | $26.5287 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.46 | $828.6796 | $828.68 | $828.70 | $828.70 | |